Marugame Udon is one of my favorite spots whenever I'm craving fresh, affordable comfort food. The food is always made fresh, the line moves quickly, and everything tastes consistently great. My go-to order is the Nikutama Udon with shrimp tempura and chicken tempura. It's the perfect combo every time. The portions are generous, the prices are hard to beat, and it's easy to see why this place is always busy. The only downside is the parking--it can definitely be a challenge. But honestly, the food is worth it. If you're looking for a quick, delicious, and budget-friendly meal, Marugame Udon never disappoints. read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Oodles of noodles . Curry Nikutama udon is a hefty bowl of thick udon, dense broth, and a hearty scoop of thin beef slices. Usually I can finish a regular size but this time there were leftovers -- happily enjoyed as today's breakfast (: I think next time I'll try a light broth. I took off 1 star bc I was given the wrong order and didn't realize until seated taking my first sip of definitely not curry broth. Luckily, it was just a mix up with a coworkers order; easy switch (verses if it was a complete strangers...they'd probably hv to remake it). . We arrived at 11am on a weekday before the lunch rush, so there were lots of open tables to choose from. A great downtown lunch spot if you're already in the area and craving some noodles. For us, it's a small trek between our office and Marugame but a post-meal stroll is always a plus. ごちそうさまでした! read more

Marugame Udon - Udon w/ Curry Sauce + gyoza + ebi tempura - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I finally decided to try Marugame Udon in Waikīkī after hearing so much about it, but I honestly don't understand all the hype. The line were always long but moves quickly, However, the overall experience didn't live up to my expectations. The inside felt worn down and overcrowded, and the kitchen looked hectic and somewhat disorganized. While the fresh udon is a highlight, most of the side options are deep-fried tempura, and other vegetables so there aren't many choices if you're looking for a healthier meal. The location is convenient, with several nearby parking garages making access fairly easy, especially in Waikīkī. The prices are reasonable, and I can see why it's a popular stop for a quick bite. That said, the food was good, not amazing and for me, it simply wasn't worth waiting in the famous long line. It was a decent meal, but not one I'd go out of my way to experience again.. read more

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AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE! They explained everything in detail, welcomed us as it was our first time, and took their time! Very nice, and full of good energy! The food was absolutely incredible! The noodles were so thick and chewy, the absolute BEST way to eat udon! The onion was perfectly sautéed, and the flavors were so good! The gravy for the katsu was rich and flavorful. The crust was very crispy, and perfectly cooked! We really enjoyed the shrimp, sweet potato, and gyoza on the side bar. Very fresh and crispy! We had a phenomenal experience! The restaurant was super clean, well stocked, and we really enjoyed our meal. I cannot wait to return! read more

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This place runs so well. You can truly make this your own. The food was delicious. Comforting food for sure. You can order your udon plain and add what you like as side from picking up at the bar as you go along. The udon is made fresh in store. It was so good. Our favorite was the tempura. It was crunchy but not too crunchy so it didn't hurt the roof of my mouth. Sad this place isn't local to me, but definitely adding to a list of places I would return to. We were a party of 4, but the cashier took a tray for me without asking knowing my youngest would struggle to carry her tray. They have plenty of seating and although the line can get long, it moves pretty quickly. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Marugame is the perfect downtown lunch. Super quick and affordable. There is kiosk ordering, which is super convenient and has all the customizations available. I got the large curry udon to-go. I love how they separated the broth/curry from the noodles/toppings to keep everything as fresh as possible. Our take out bag came with all the condiments and utensils needed. Everything was super flavorful, and I loved the chewy texture of the noodles. The large size came with a lot of noodles, so the noodle to topping ratio was not super ideal for me. This is definitely one of my go-to spots in downtown because it's quick, affordable, and delicious. read more

Marugame Udon - Curry udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So happy they are open! Still fast service and delucious udon. They have many different options but I still love the beef udon with a few shrimp tempura on the side. Affordable and delicious in downtown. They also serve Sapporo beer and sake IF you are not on the clock and working downtown LOL. L9ve this place affordable, delicious and great place for lunch. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love Marugame. I think the whole concept is awesome, simple, delicious, comforting food at prices that are hard to beat for the quality and portions you get. That said, the constant line at the Waikiki location always kept me from trying it, no matter how many people told me it was worth the wait. I don't mind standing in line for a bit, but that one always seemed a little too intense for me. On my last trip to Honolulu, I stayed in Chinatown for a few weeks and was surprised to find this location nearby. The best part? No line. Ever. You can practically walk in, order, pay, and sit down immediately. What a difference! The only con I'd say is that they don't open until later in the day, but it makes for a perfect lunch spot or early dinner. My go-to items are the Garlic Chicken Salad, the Nikutama, and the classic Cold Udon. Honestly, nothing beats cold udon on a warm Hawaii day. I also can't resist grabbing a few tempuras, and the shrimp tempura was definitely my favorite. If you're staying in Waikiki, I'd say a quick Uber or bus ride over here is absolutely worth it instead of spending your vacation standing in line. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Located at Fort St., Mall on the corner. We parked at the executive center after we went to 24hour fitness. You walk in and choose your broth and the toppings. You can also get tempura... shrimp, bread, potato, egg, and chicken- several to choose from- oh and gyoza Very tasty Today I got the creamy broth udon with pork and egg- topped with green onions and tempura flakes (you can get as much as you want-no extra charge) My husband got the curry Nikutama udon- that had beef - egg- he ate it all. He also had this seasoning kind of look like furykaki, but not it was a little (very little) spicy, but so good on top of the udon. read more

Marugame Udon - Corner of Fort Street Mall - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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One of my go to option for affordable udon in Honolulu. Noodles are always a good texture and they have been slowly adding different broth options to the menu as well! Tempura is cooked fresh right in front of you as you go through theme line. You can also ask the cook if they are out of the tempura you want and ask to order if needed Food is always fast as you go through the line. Perfect for a mid-day lunch. Parking wise it's basically only street parking or downtown parking structures. read more

Curry udon with beef prepared efficiently and hot. Broth was hot and tangy flavor with the beef and ginger good combination.Other udon dishes look good.. read more

Marugame Udon - Curry udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I always come to this spot in downtown rather than the one in Waikiki because there's never a line. 10/10 for food & customer service. I always order their nikutama udon bowl with extra tempura flakes along with their tamago & shrimp tempura. It never disappoints! Definitely recommend! read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Quality udon at an affordable price - definitely one of the best values throughout Oahu! This Marugame Udon location has a range of udon dishes available, as well as tempura and musubi stations in a cafeteria-style setup; grab a tray, place your order and pick up your food, then pay at the register before finding a seat. I had the Nikutama udon, a simple, savory broth with meat, udon, onions, and a softboiled egg. The dish was fantastic; every ingredient on its own was delicious, from the broth to the udon. Combine them all together, and the bowl REALLY hit the spot. I came hungry and still couldn't finish a regular, in case that matters when choosing a size. Portions here are generous. Worth a visit for this caliber of cuisine, and when you factor in the low prices, it's a steal. read more

Marugame Udon - Nikutama - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Same as everywhere else you can get in Southern California. Udon with broth and very little protein

Tasted yummy! Line was long but it moves fast. We waited about 20-30 min for a the line that went to the end of the block. On par with location in California. Udon is cooked fresh and the tempura is also delicious. Love the sweet potato, shrimp, zucchini. Unbeatable for the price. Would recommend coming if you love udon and have not tried it before as the only locations are WA, CA, and HI! Tables turn over inside at the perfect rate so there's always a place to sit even when busy. Pretty casual spot. No table service. read more

Marugame Udon - Tonkatsu udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The food was delish, even though it was my first time eating at this place, it was great! read more

Marugame Udon - Creamy chicken udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Took my Mommy Dearest to Chinatown to get her hair and nails done. After that she wanted to have Udon noodles. And I remembered Muragame Udon is nearby and since I haven't ventured out to at this location before. I had the number 1 Nikutama and Mommy Dearest had the number 3 Beef with dashi broth and of course some tempura goodness on the side. The portion size is filling and the flavor was spot on. Perfectly balanced broth and not overpowering. The noodles have a great bounce to it. The restaurant is busy but luckily for us we went after the lunch rush so we didn't have to wait much. Mommy Dearest commented how she remembered the lines is always a mile long and out the door at the Waikiki location. This was when she worked in Waikiki. The Downtown location is clean and organized and the staff are wonderful. read more

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Incredible operation. We were at the back of the line a block from the entrance, and it took 45 minutes to wait in line, order, eat, and leave. You pick your base udon and there is a tempura buffet you can select what else (and prices vary from like $2 to $6 depending on what you select). They tell you where to sit and the udon broth is delicious! It tasted delicious and we had leftovers. The original size is pretty substantial. Definitely check them out - they are busy for a good reason! read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The food here is really good. I love noodles and this place delivers every time. There are weeks that I eat here at least two or three times. I typically wait no more than a minute for my food, and it's always warm, well made and consistent. The interior is well kept, and there is always plenty of sauces and condiments. read more

Best restaurant on the street! My friends and I spent a week in Hawaii, and Marugame Udon was the hit for many reasons! - It's cheap/affordable, like truly affordable! I was shocked at the prices; every other place in Hawaii is double the price! - The food is so good and fresh. The tempura is perfectly breaded and not oily. the noodles are made fresh and the flavor is just sooo good. Perfect comfort food. - Even though the line was long, it was so worth it and went by quickly. I highly suggest you dine in if you can, especially if you're getting the tempura. - The ambiance is definitely more of a grab and go spot with people moving in and out quickly. Definitely worth your time! read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Very delicious Line is usually long but they move quite fast Food is flavorful and hot The fried goodies are crunchy and savory Soup is yummy, udon noodles are bouncy You walk in, grab a tray and put what you want on it Food is made right in front of you Definitely a visit when youre in the area read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This udon is something else!!! I first tried this place at their Waikīkī location and instantly got hooked, so when I found out they had this location, I've been coming here ever since! (Because Waikīkī iykyk!) One of the best parts? Free and super easy parking! It's perfect for pickup orders since the entrance is literally right next to the parking lot door. (Pro tip: have your license plate number handy and ask the cashier for parking validation when you pay!) Parking time is limited (check the signs) but I usually order to-go, and have plenty of time. They package everything perfectly separated so nothing gets soggy. I always add some tempura on the side depending on what I'm feeling that night... they've got a great variety, and it's always crispy and fresh. The flavors are consistently bursting, rich, and comforting, you can taste the freshness in every bite. I've also had it when it's been cold (without a way to reheat) and it's been amazingly tasty even cold! This spot never disappoints! Definitely try it out, you'll be hooked like me! read more

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Great udon noodle soup, and teriyaki. Pretty decent tempora also. Fair prices. I especially appreciate that the broth isn't excessive fishy. Even the one year old approved. The squid tempora was especially good. read more

My favorite udon place outside of Japan! This location is much more lowkey and not as crazy as the one in Waikiki. The service and the food is exactly the same without that painful line out the door. I will say it does get busy but there was ample seating. There's music playing over the speakers and lots of people chatting, which is expected with any fast service type place. The noodles, broth, and tempura are perfect. You know what you're getting every time and the quality is perfect especially for it being so reasonably priced. Could've eaten here 50 times during my visit! read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This location is right in the heart of the financial district. This location is not as busy as the location on Kuhio Street. Menu is the same and there is inside seating. I had the gyoza and spam musubi for my lite lunch. Ambiance is darker than the other location. Staff keeps this location neat and clean! read more

Marugame Udon - Light lunch - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's been five years since I have been here. Wasn't on Yelp back then. Uselly busy, but not on a weekend. Walk in, order, and bang. Your food is ready, hot and ready to eat. They don't only have udon. They also have bowls with rice. Eat in or take out. Ambiance as a wearhouse feel. Unfinished pillars and floors. Darker wooden chairs and tables. Parking is a problem due to it's on the mall and in the downtown district. No seniors discount. read more

I have been counting down the days until I could eat here again! We visited Marugame Udon on our last trip to Hawaii, and it was one of the places I was most excited to come back to. The food is incredible, affordable, and so comforting. We ended up eating here multiple times because we just couldn't get enough. If you're debating whether it's worth the line, the answer is YES. I'd happily wait all over again. One of my favorite places in Waikīkī! read more

Marugame Udon - Creamy Broth - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

No wait at all!! And they have air conditioning as this location. Highly recommend coming here if you don't want to wait an hour at their main Waikiki location. Taste is exactly the same and service was super fast read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place is full of flies and it was not clean when we ate in. A lot of tables were dirty. But the udon is good. Maybe just order takeout. You can do that without even entering, since they have a takeout window on the side. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Came here on a Friday during a lunch rush. Don't let the line out the door scare you away. The line moves quick. Fresh udon had a good texture and chew. The creamy tonkatsu broth was delicious, but I wish it had a richer or bolder flavor. They offer green onions and/or tempura flakes for a topping on any of the udon. Tempura bar is grab and go with a decent selection. It's cafe style seating so hopefully you can grab a table for the size of your party. Even with the lunch rush, we were able to secure a table for 3 with minimal wait. Would recommend! I plan to try a different broth next time though. read more

Marugame Udon - #2 Creamy Udon + cheese tempura - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Same great udon and tempura as the Waikiki location but waaaay less busy! I forgot that this location is also open on Sundays which is rare for a downtown eatery. I'll definitely be coming here more often now that it's back on my radar. read more

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First meal in Hawaii, and I'm already blown away. These udon noodles are made fresh and the broth is full of flavor. Love that you can get a great meal for a reasonable price in the middle of downtown Honolulu. Service is fast and friendly, and they do a great job keeping the restaurant clean, especially with all the foot traffic coming in. Would also recommend their fried chicken and fried sweet potato for sides. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I had dinner with hubby here last week. I love Marugame Udon. The udon noodles are made fresh in house and their broth is really good. I prefer this location to the one in Waikiki, because the one in Waikiki always has a line. The only problem we had was finding parking. Come to find out that they offer free parking now in one of the buildings. See pic attached. We got the regular Nikutama $11.15 and the large Curry Nikutama $12.95. The Nikutama contains sweet beef and a soft boiled egg. We also got a squid tempura $2.25, sweet potato tempura $2.00 and shared the Iced Calamansi-Ade $3.50. We enjoyed the udons. The tempura was ok. The batter was on the heavy side. I like mine thin and crispy. The calamansi drink was the best. However, the drink was 3/4s full of ice. The next time I will ask for less ice. read more

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I've only been here for lunch and it's definitely my go-to whenever I'm craving noodles for lunch. So far, I've only had the cold udon and the creamy broth udon. The creamy broth was over-seasoned, so I know it's not for me. Luckily, they have plenty of other options on their menu to satisfy almost any palette. As for the tempura, I've only admired from afar but haven't tried any of it yet. Their service is so incredibly fast it makes me wonder if the staff are actually cyborgs disguised really well as full human beings. Seriously, my order was ready before I could close out of my Apple Pay at the register. read more

I had watched so many YouTube videos about where to eat in Hawaii and Marugame Udon was featured in so many videos so I knew I had to absolutely check it out when I would visit! I went around 4:30pm and the line was not crowded, but apparently the line can extend pretty during peak hours, but they are super efficient and I'm sure it would pass by fast and its worth it! This was such a unique experience. You enter the restaurant and choose which noodle/dish you would like to go and afterwards, you can pick and choose which tempura you would like to eat. I had one of the newer dishes on their menu - Teriyaki Chicken Tartar and it was so great! For tempura, I tried one of Tamogoyaki (Sweet Egg Omelette) and got a sweet potato. Everything was made so freshly and food was delicious. In terms of operations, other restaurants should learn efficiency in terms of delivering high quality food from Marugame because they do it right. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

What a fun, delicious, and efficient fast food experience!! We arrived on around 3:30pm on a random weekday so NO LINE! But I could see what a challenge it would be to wait, get your food, and then find yourself with a hot bowl of udon and no table to sit at. You go to the counter to pick your udon, and then pick out the tempura you want -- we got shrimp, egg, and chicken...and then went back for more shrimp. So delicious!! Water is also available. Would love to absolutely go back again. read more

Marugame Udon - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Brought the fam to enjoy udon. Awesome place where everyone can customize their bowl or hot or cold udon. Everyone enjoyed the ala carte sides. I love the friendly service. Bottled and canned drinks available as well as self serve water. I always opt for the calamansi juice. Oops sorry forgot to snap pics as I devoured my bowl of udon! I will be back as it is a convenient restaurant after church with a nearby paid parking lot and street parking! read more

My husband is traveling for work and tried this restaurant for lunch yesterday. It is apparently a very popular spot! The restaurant was spacious and well-maintained. The weight staff was friendly and helpful. My husband said his food was delicious and the portion size was great! If you're looking for a filling meal at a unique restaurant with good service and a nice atmosphere, he said you should definitely check this place out. read more

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The restaurant was beautiful, similar to what I would expect to experience in Japan (I never been), but I suspect with more of a friendlier staff. It was first time and the women taking the orders did not seem happy to explain what or how the options worked. She stared at me with a blank look and then turned to the other woman there and spoke a different language (assuming about me, not being quick enough maybe?). Despite that encounter everything smelt and looked delicious you can also pick from a Tempura bar for additional cost. Seemed like they couldn't kept up with the people but we found some options. Should probably go before 12pm because the lunch crowd was lining out the door and seats fill up quickly. The food was delicious, thick noodles, and sauce station enhanced flavors! read more

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The service style was different in a good way. You take a platter, then the staff serves the food with the customizations you choose. It feels like a buffet-style restaurant with a more personalized touch. We got the curry udon with beef and the chicken katsu curry. The beef udon had a nice kick to it and was really good. The chicken katsu curry was also tasty, though I wish it came with a little more curry. So the portion balance felt off. Other downside is that parking in downtown is rough. Overall, great food, good service, and a nice casual spot in downtown. read more